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Will the second half of this legislative session be as exciting for transportation as the first?
The EPA is poised to roll back GHG Phase 3 and NOx rules, but legal challenges are guaranteed.
September 11, 2025
Regulations
House bill calls for weigh station enforcement of English language proficiency
The bill would ensure states enforce English language proficiency requirements and review CDLs for irregularities during checks at weigh stations. Also: Volvo launches Load Finder load board for customers; two more sentenced in Massachusetts CDL testing fraud scheme.
September 11, 2025
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February 19, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA, other agencies update timelines for bevy of in-progress regs
The Spring 2025 Unified Agenda from the federal government provides timing updates for regulations such as EPA's rollback of GHG Phase 3, FMCSA's look at sexual harassment of truckers and trainees, new entrant carrier knowledge tests and many more.
September 8, 2025
Regulations
Texas governor orders 'zero tolerance' English proficiency enforcement
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Department of Public Safety to conduct ELP reviews for all commercial vehicle operators on state roadways. Also: Truck drivers petition FMCSA to make ELP a CDL endorsement; TCA opens enrollment for 2026 Elite Fleet program.
September 8, 2025
Regulations
Bill introduced to codify English language proficiency for truck drivers
The Safer Truckers Act would add two additional requirements to the standards that are administered by the federal government to states for CDL issuance. Also: Man found guilty for a second time for setting fire to Swift trailers; Logistics Plus acquires LoadDelivered Logistics.
September 5, 2025
Regulations
DOT asks for input on FY 2026-2030 Strategic Plan
Federal agencies are required to update their strategic plans at the beginning of each new presidential administration, and DOT is requesting public input on its efforts. Also: Women in Trucking opens nomination period for Influential Woman in Trucking award; Penn. mechanic faces litany of charges for falsely certifying truck inspections.
August 8, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA's Acting Deputy Administrator to join Scopelitis law firm
Sue Lawless, who also serves as FMCSA's Chief Safety Officer, will join the Scopelitis law firm as its newest attorney in October. Also: Oregon wildfire HOS waiver extended; NMFTA assumes control of Scheduling Standards Consortium.
August 6, 2025
Regulations
DOT kicks off next highway bill process with request for public feedback
With the current highway funding authorization set to expire Sept. 30, 2026, the DOT and Congress are beginning the legislative process for the next highway bill. Also: Averitt donates $20K to Texas flood relief.
July 21, 2025
Regulations
DOT appropriations bill would provide dedicated truck parking funding
The U.S. House's THUD appropriations bill is poised for a markup Thursday and currently includes provisions related to truck parking, speed limiters and more. Also: House bill would require carriers to submit positive hair drug tests to FMCSA Clearinghouse; Truck Parking Club gets investment from Cat Scale.
July 17, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA Administrator nominee Derek Barrs makes first Congressional appearance
In his first step toward confirmation to lead FMCSA, Derek Barrs testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Wednesday to answer questions related to his views on Congressional priorities for the agency.
July 16, 2025
Regulations
What fleets should know about recent regulatory changes
From the renewed enforcement of the English language proficiency regulations to the implementation of the electronic medical certificate rule and more, fleets need to ensure they remain compliant.
July 11, 2025
Regulations
House passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The legislation is now awaiting President Trump's signature. Also: Massachusetts seeks CDL skills testing waiver; truck driver sentenced for human smuggling; PA Turnpike tolls set to increase in 2026.
July 4, 2025
Regulations
DOT to audit states' non-domiciled CDL practices
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy is directing FMCSA to conduct a nationwide compliance review of states issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Also: Senate bill would require CDL applicants to demonstrate English proficiency; slow-moving super load planned for I-80.
June 30, 2025
Business
DOT set to eliminate speed limiter proposal, keep pre-2000 ELD exemption in place
A DOT package aimed at improving truckers' working conditions would provide truck parking funding, withdraw FMCSA's speed limiter mandate proposal, establish pilot programs for hours-of-service flexibility and more.
June 27, 2025
Regulations
Members of Congress ask FMCSA to waive hours regs in advance of forecast emergencies
The letter from 32 House members asks FMCSA to facilitate emergency declarations and trigger automatic HOS relief at least 5 days before reliably predicted disasters. Also: CarriersEdge launches English language assessment for truck drivers as ELP out-of-service enforcement takes effect; repair shop owner charged for deleting emissions.
June 26, 2025
Equipment controls
Senate's budget bill includes changes to AI-tech regulation provision in 'One Big Beautiful Bill'
The bill would essentially ban states from limiting automated decision systems in interstate commerce, such as driverless operations, among other things. Also: Senator calls for investigation into TuSimple; Truck Parking Club surpasses 2,000 truck parking locations.
June 9, 2025
Regulations
The 18 'burdensome' regulations FMCSA proposes to rescind, amend
Of the 18 proposed rules, eight would rescind existing regulations and 10 offer amendments to existing rules aimed at streamlining burden of regs compliance and clarifying several points of confusion. Comments are now open on all 18.
June 3, 2025
Regulations
FMCSA takes first deregulatory actions
Two finals rules effective May 30 repeal outdated motor carrier routing regulations and amend the FMCSRs to remove a duplicative provision. Also: Judge allows NYC's congestion pricing program to continue through litigation.
May 30, 2025
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